Palumbo Puglia Red Wine, Italy 2024

Palumbo is a medium- to full-bodied red wine with ripe cherry, plum, blueberry and sweet spice aromas. The palate delivers vibrant red-fruit flavors, plus structured tannins and a long, fresh finish.

Red meat, poultry (esp. dark meat), sausages, tomato-based pasta dishes, bitter greens (chicory, kale).

From the sun-drenched vineyards of Puglia comes Palumbo, a bold red wine that captures the heart of southern Italy. The region, often nicknamed the stiletto heel of Italy, is known for its rich, characterful reds that seriously over-deliver for their price tag. As Wine Spectator notes, “Italy’s star continues to rise in the wine world, and Puglia is providing some of the fuel for liftoff.”

This wine comes from the highly respected Torrevento estate, where head winemaker Leonardo Palumbo has crafted his share of impressive wines. For this wine, he chose an equal blend of three native grape varieties and called the cuvée ‘Tre Terzi’ or ‘three thirds.’ When he tasted the final wine, Leonardo was so proud of his creation that he gave it his name instead—a longstanding tradition in his family of winemakers.

It's a smooth, full-fruited blend of Puglia’s best grapes: Nero di Troia for its violet aromas, silky tannins and elegant peppery fruit; Negroamaro for deep color, dark plum and earthy richness; and Primitivo for plum hints and deeper bass notes. They make a perfect ensemble—lots of dark, juicy flavor with ripeness and depth.

Very sippable on its own, it's even better with grilled meats, a tomato and canellini bean casserole richly flavored with garlic and herbs, or—of course—a hearty bowl of pasta!